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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

The launch edition of the R1T and it’s SUV close relation the R1S, went on sale late in 2021 – Rivian production started in September 2021 – and people have been tripping over themselves to get hold of limited supply. A sizeable 142kWh battery pack was claimed to cover about 320km between charges.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. About those radio knobs and the climate control wheels: they are constructed using a cheap-feeling chromed plastic. Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping.

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Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]

Baua Electric

The American automaker has publicly stated hopes for this new all-electric model to help it win back some of its market share , and after driving the crossover SUV, I think that may happen. That being said, it is more than adequate and by no means appears cheap or plasticky. Here are my thoughts.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

GM, though, is promising it will meet heavier towing requirements with its 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range. That makes the Model Y cost-competitive with Hyundai’s $45,500 IONIQ 5 e-SUV with 304 miles of range. on March 10, 2021.

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